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Pittentrail

Findspot (19th Century), Polished Axehead (Stone)(Neolithic)

Site Name Pittentrail

Classification Findspot (19th Century), Polished Axehead (Stone)(Neolithic)

Canmore ID 5977

Site Number NC70SW 22

NGR NC 72 02

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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  • Council Highland
  • Parish Rogart
  • Former Region Highland
  • Former District Sutherland
  • Former County Sutherland

Archaeology Notes

NC70SW 22 72 02.

A polished claystone axe, measuring 4 7/8" x 2 1/4", was purchased for the National Museum of Antiquities of Scotland (NMAS), 1889. It was found at Pittentrail, Rogart. (Accession no: AF370).

Proc Soc Antiq Scot 1889; NMAS 1892.

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